Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-10-13

Trump Touts ‘Very Important Signing,’ but Details Are Few

President Trump displays his signature on a document while participating in a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday.

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The Verdict: Wales 'beaten by better side' as qualifying hopes hit

Sky Sports News reporter Geraint Hughes reflects on Wales' 4-2 loss to Belgium, which damaged their hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup.

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Joint Egypt-Qatar-Turkiye-US statement on Gaza: The full text

Trump-backed proclamation backing Gaza ceasefire stresses equality, but stops short of supporting Palestine statehood.

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UK retail sales growth cools amid fears over budget tax rises

Inflation also hitting sales, says industry body, as Barclays says credit card spending fell in SeptemberUK retail sales growth cooled last month as concerns over inflation and looming tax increase...

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Blair’s former policy chief Matthew Taylor to lead Fair Work Agency

Author of influential report on the gig economy says new watchdog can make progress on workers’ rightsLabour has appointed Tony Blair’s former policy chief to lead Britain’s new jobs market watchdo...

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'Heart-in-mouth' Belgium loss leaves Wales facing play-off challenge

Head coach Craig Bellamy is proud of Wales' efforts to try to find a vital win despite falling short in the 4-2 World Cup qualifying defeat to Belgium.

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NI down but not out after 'sore' Germany defeat

Northern Ireland's young squad were down but not out, as Michael O'Neill describes the 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat by Germany as "sore".

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Tuchel sends warning to Rashford: Don’t waste your talent

Thomas Tuchel says Marcus Rashford has the potential to become one of the best forwards in world football, but is concerned the Barcelona loanee could waste his talent.

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Chris Mason: SNP are the latest proof that things change quickly in politics

The SNP are not only hopeful of victory at next year's Scottish election, but are even talking of an outright majority.

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Scotney's historic undisputed fight postponed

Ellie Scotney’s historic undisputed world title with Mayelli Flores has been postponed.

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Alfa-Betty Olsen, Behind-the-Scenes ‘Comic Conspirator,’ Dies at 88

The comic writer Alfa-Betty Olsen with the actor and humorist Marshall Efron in 1977. She first worked with him on “The Great American Dream Machine” on PBS.

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Trump and Abbas Share Moment of Rapprochement in Egypt

President Trump and the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, at a summit of world leaders on ending the Gaza war, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday.

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Woltemade scores as Germany beat Northern Ireland

Watch the best of the action as Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade scores the only goal as Germany beat Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifying.

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Mexico flooding death toll rises to 64, with dozens still missing

The majority of the deaths have occurred in the states of Veracruz and Hidalgo.

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O'Neill critical of 'over fussy' ref in Germany loss

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill says he was "disappointed" with the performance of the match officials in his side's 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat against Germany.

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President of Madagascar flees to ‘safe location’ amid deadly protests

Andry Rajoelina confirmed his departure on Monday, following reports he had been evacuated by a French aircraft.

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Reviving US-Iran diplomacy difficult despite Trump’s ‘hand of friendship’

Analysts say US may be comfortable with the status quo, and many in Iran are wary of negotiations after the 12-day war.

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A Reality Check on Peace

We talk to our Jerusalem bureau chief, David Halbfinger, about what comes after the cease-fire deal in Gaza.

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Highlights: De Bruyne stars as Belgium dent Wales' World Cup hopes

Watch the best of the action as Wales lose 4-2 to Belgium in World Cup qualifying in Cardiff.

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Oura is winning young women and losing gym rats, and it’s fine with that

Oura's chief commercial officer doesn't seem particularly worried about capturing every demographic. Instead, she's focused on keeping Oura’s core users happy while organically attracting new segme...

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Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees freed as Trump hails 'historic dawn' in Middle East

A major hostage and prisoner exchange marks a significant step towards ending two years of war in Gaza.

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Five key takeaways from Donald Trump’s Gaza remarks in Middle East

Trump takes credit for ceasefire agreement and promotes 'a new Middle East' without addressing rights of Palestinians.

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As Hostages and Prisoners Return Home, Trump Declares ‘New Dawn’ in Mideast

Israelis celebrated as they watched a live broadcast on Monday in Tel Aviv of hostages being released from Gaza.

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As Palestinians return to ruins, will Trump’s ceasefire hold?

Will the fragile ceasefire hold as US President Donald Trump arrives in the Middle East?

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UK offers to help monitor new Gaza ceasefire

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK is ready to help monitor the new ceasefire in Gaza.

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Egypt: Two-state solution is ‘the only way to achieve peace’

Egyptt's President el-Sisi said a two-state solution is the “only way” to secure lasting peace for Israel and Palestine.

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Live scores: N Ireland vs Germany among World Cup qualifiers

Live scores: N Ireland vs Germany among World Cup qualifiers

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Newcastle's Woltemade scores his first Germany goal

Watch Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade score his first Germany goal against Northern Ireland in their World Cup qualifier in Belfast.

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'Peace in the Middle East': Trump signs ceasefire deal in Egypt

The US president and other world leaders signed the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal in Sharm el-Sheik.

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World leaders gather in Egypt for signing of Gaza ceasefire deal

US President Trump praises 'new beautiful day' as Gaza war comes to an end, but questions about the future remain.

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Greaves stuns Littler a day after Grand Prix win

Beau Greaves emerges victorious from a 6-5 thriller against Luke Littler as she becomes the first woman to reach the final of the World Youth Championship.

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Dublin-born defender bound for the World Cup with Cape Verde

Pico Lopes is on the verge of captaining Shamrock Rovers to both a fifth League of Ireland title in six seasons and a first FAI Cup since 2019.

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What’s the US planning for the Middle East?

US President Donald Trump is in the region Monday to cement his plan for peace in Gaza.

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Littler stunned by Greaves in semi-finals of World Youth Championship

Luke Littler lost to Beau Greaves in a semi-final epic at the World Youth Championship - less than 24 hours after he thumped Luke Humphries to win his first World Grand Prix title.

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US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye sign document on Gaza ceasefire deal

US President Donald Trump and other world leaders signed a document on the Gaza ceasefire deal.

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Football regulator plans new licensing regime

All 116 clubs in England's top five divisions will have to prove they are financially healthy before being granted a licence allowing them to compete, under plans released by football's new watchdog.

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Eurovision organisers postpone vote on Israel's inclusion in contest next year

The European Broadcasting Union had previously announced it would hold a vote on Israel's participation in November.

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UEFA set to consider major international football overhaul plans

UEFA has set up a working group which will consider making changes to the format of international football, including the frequency of breaks and replicating the Swiss model for qualification.

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South Africa edge past Bangladesh in nail-biter as De Klerk stars again

South Africa's Women's World Cup resurgence continued as they beat Bangladesh by three wickets in a nail-biter - with Nadine de Klerk hitting the winning six for the second match in a row.

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Government made ‘every effort’ to support China spy case, says minister

Dan Jarvis accuses Tories of suggesting CPS charges were deliberately dropped ‘without a shred of evidence’The government made “every effort” to support the trial of two men accused of spying for C...

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Russia calls for restraint amid Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes

Moscow, which has sought to increase its influence in Afghanistan, says it welcomes stabilisation along the border.

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UK role in Gaza peace settlement questioned by US figures

US ambassador to Israel calls Bridget Phillipson ‘delusional’ for saying UK played key role, though others point to important input from British figuresAs world leaders descended on Egypt on Monday...

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De Klerk & Tryon star as South Africa edge Bangladesh in thriller

Watch highlights as Nadine de Klerk gets South Africa over the line as they beat Bangladesh by three wickets to secure their third straight win in the ICC Women's World Cup.

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South Africa survive scare to beat Bangladesh

Nadine de Klerk gets South Africa over the line again as beat Bangladesh by three wickets at the Women's World Cup.

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The race to the 2026 World Cup: Cape Verde book first-ever finals appearance

The race for the 2026 World Cup is drawing to a close. Here's how it's looking around the globe.

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Trump praises el-Sisi for ‘very important role’ in Gaza ceasefire talks

US President Donald Trump praised Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for playing a “very important role” in th Gaza ceasefire.

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Who is Miriam Adelson, the pro-Israel donor Trump lauded at the Knesset?

Trump says the mega-donor, who spent more than $100m to help him win the 2024 US presidential election, 'loves Israel'.

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McIlroy set for India debut as Ryder Cup stars headline new event

Rory McIlroy returns to action for the first time since Team Europe’s historic Ryder Cup success at this week’s inaugural DP World India Championship, live on Sky Sports.

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Were their body parts used in satanic rituals? Netflix tackles the horrific ‘Monster of Florence’ murders

It was a brutal killing spree that gripped Italy – yet so little is still known. Why were lovers murdered in their cars? Why were their sexual organs often targeted? Author Tobias Jones sifts the e...

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Milton Esterow, Who Reported on Art Stolen in World War II, Dies at 97

Milton Esterow in 1972, the year he led an investor group in buying ARTnews. He became its editor and publisher.

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Trump urges Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu of corruption charges

US President Donald Trump urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Are English No 9s a dying breed? England's Kane dependency is an issue

Are English strikers a dying breed? This week's Between the Lines breaks down one of the biggest issues facing the national side.

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Rangers compile new shortlist as trio ruled out

Rangers compile a new shortlist containing more than two candidates after Steven Gerrard rules himself out of the running for the vacant head coach's role.

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Máret Ánne Sara’s Turbine Hall review – did no one think to ask her for a little bit more?

Tate Modern, LondonThe Sámi artist may use reindeer skulls and bones, but her spiralling wooden fences are so slight they fail to impose themselves on the venue’s vast space – or the imaginationThe...

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NFL Week 6's top performance? Vote for the 'Himmy' Award winner

Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield, Drake Maye or Rico Dowdle -- vote on Week 6's "Himmy" Award.

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After Israel’s war halted, who is clashing with Hamas in Gaza?

The Doghmush clan reportedly fought against Hamas in a clash that killed at least 27 people.

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Gaza ceasefire: what is the UK’s role? – podcast

All eyes are on the Middle East where there have been emotional scenes in Israel as hostages were released, while tens of thousands of Palestinians are able to return to the ruins of their homes in...

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England's Bright retires from international football

England defender Millie Bright announces her retirement from international football, saying "it's a feeling and I'm at peace with it".

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Slate Auto’s electric truck: See it here first at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Slate Auto CEO Chris Barman drives her new electric truck — literally — onto the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Don’t miss this world-first EV reveal and conversation about the future of...

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Slate Auto’s electric truck: See it first at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Slate Auto CEO Chris Barman drives her new electric truck — literally — onto the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Don’t miss this world-first EV reveal and conversation about the future of...

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California becomes first state to regulate AI companion chatbots

SB 243 is designed to protect children and vulnerable users from harms associated with use of AI companion chatbots.

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AD: Franklin's big-game record played role in firing

James Franklin's record in big games played a role in Penn State moving on from the longtime head coach, athletic director Pat Kraft acknowledged Monday.

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Greaves backed to 'flourish' after securing PDC Tour card - will she accept?

World No 1 Luke Humphries has backed Beau Greaves to ‘flourish’ playing on the PDC Pro Tour, should she accept the PDC Tour Card secured via the Development Tour.

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The Conservative party’s obsession with Margaret Thatcher merch feels less kitsch and more cult | Zoe Williams

On the former prime minister’s centenary, celebratory tat has included branded Toby jugs and whisky, while her old clothes were on display at conference. Is this really what the Iron Lady would hav...

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Here’s what you need to know about Starmer’s illiberal protest curbs: they would have killed the Labour party at birth | George Monbiot

The rights we enjoy in the UK, and the movement the PM purports to lead, were built on protest. Those rights are in dire perilImagine a movement arising in this country that seeks to overthrow esta...

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Macron Urges Stability Despite Calls for Government Ouster

President Emmanuel Macron of France in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for a summit on Monday.

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Titans fire coach Callahan after 1-5 start in 2025

The Titans have fired Brian Callahan just six games into his second season as the team's head coach. He finishes with a 4-19 record as the team's coach.

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Families of David Amess and Jo Cox voice concern at rise in violent political rhetoric

Relatives of murdered MPs say Charlie Kirk killing is a wake-up call for UK and that violence is becoming more likelyThe families of the murdered MPs David Amess and Jo Cox have voiced concern abou...

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Final Flash Sale: Save up to $624 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 pass — Ends Oct 17

The final countdown to Disrupt 2025! Save up to $624 on your pass before prices rise Friday, October 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators for 200+ sessions, 250+ lea...

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Final flash sale: Save up to $624 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 pass — ends October 17

The final countdown to Disrupt 2025! Save up to $624 on your pass before prices rise Friday, October 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators for 200+ sessions, 250+ lea...

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Nebraska's Rhule doesn't squelch Penn State talk

Matt Rhule professed his love for living and working in Nebraska and trying to return the Cornhuskers to the upper echelon of college football. But he did nothing to shut down speculation that he c...

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Tomlin questions Browns' trade of Flacco to Cincy

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin on Monday openly questioned the Browns and general manager Andrew Berry for the decision to execute a midseason trade sending quarterback Joe Flacco to the Bengals, sayin...

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Taylor Swift announces behind-the-scenes Eras tour docuseries, plus new concert film

The End of an Era will air across six episodes on Disney+, with Swift promising ‘all the stories woven throughout’ record-breaking tourTaylor Swift has announced a docuseries that will follow the c...

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‘The vocals were on another level’: how Counting Crows made Mr Jones

‘It’s about the night me and my best friend Marty Jones hung out with a flamenco troupe, wishing we were cool musicians too – so that we could talk to the girls a little better’Our first four recor...

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Dutch-born players are making Suriname's World Cup dreams a reality

Due to a change in FIFA rules, Suriname is drawing on its Dutch lineage to earn a spot in the 2026 World Cup.

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Beyond the Pomp of Egypt Summit, Arab Leaders Brace for Tough Negotiations

A poster of the U.S. and Egyptian presidents is displayed at Peace Square in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, ahead of an international summit on Gaza on Monday.

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Arab Leaders Brace for Tough Negotiations at Egypt Summit

A poster of the U.S. and Egyptian presidents is displayed at Peace Square in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, ahead of an international summit on Gaza on Monday.

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Conflict sends 300,000 people fleeing from South Sudan in 2025: UN

Renewed fighting between rival leaders forces mass exodus across South Sudan's borders as fears of wider war rise.

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Why Ryder Cup players get free pass to season-ending DP World Tour play-offs

The DP World Tour needs Europe's biggest names at next month's season finale so has created a loophole to allow them to be there, writes Iain Carter.

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'Borders on arrogance' - Botham concerned about England's Ashes preparation

Lord Ian Botham claims England's Ashes warm-up schedule "borders on arrogance" and worries they will head into the series underprepared.

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Trump says Netanyahu asked for weapons ‘I’d never heard of’

Donald Trump told Israel’s parliament that Benjamin Netanyahu had often asked him for weapons during the Gaza war.

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The Fiery Furnaces reissue a cult classic: ‘We knew we wouldn’t seem like an also-ran NYC band in leather jackets’

As the divisive duo re-release Blueberry Boat for its 20th anniversary, they talk being unfit for success, how indie got soft and the ‘dream come true’ of getting 1/10 in NMEThe Fiery Furnaces had...

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India and Canada reset ties after strain of Sikh leader's murder

Canada's foreign minister visits Delhi as the sides restore ties strained by a murder on Canadian soil.

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Purdue tops preseason AP Top 25 poll for 1st time

Purdue is No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll for the first time. The Boilermakers earned 35 of 61 first-place votes to top Monday's poll to begin the 2025-26 sea...

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Rams say Nacua (ankle) dodged long-term injury

Rams receiver Puka Nacua will be "day-to-day" with a sprained ankle, which he sustained in the second quarter of Sunday's win over the Baltimore Ravens. The team believes, based on the scans of his...

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Toby Talbot, Impassioned Promoter of Art Films, Dies at 96

With her husband, Dan, she ran four theaters in Manhattan and a company that distributed foreign and independent classics.

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H is for Hawk review – Claire Foy is tremendously authentic in eccentric grief drama

London film festival: Foy convinces as a grieving academic who trains a goshawk in this film based on Helen Macdonald’s bestselling nature memoirCan training a goshawk cure grief? Or treat it, in s...

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Madagascan president to address nation as protesters call for new rallies

The whereabouts of President Rajoelina are unknown since elite army unit offered support to protesters over weekend.

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Cameroon awaits presidential election result

Paul Biya, who at 92 is the world's oldest head of state, is being challenged by nine candidates.

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2 Men Charged After Ian Watkins, Former Lostprophets Singer, Is Killed in Prison

Ian Watkins performing with Lostprophets in 2012. He was serving a 29-year prison sentence in England when he was killed.

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Video: Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi killed in Gaza clashes

Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi has been killed during clashes between armed groups in Gaza City.

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Trio to share economics Nobel for work on innovation-driven growth

'False Nobel' recognises work 'explaining innovation-driven economic growth'.

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Trump hails ‘a new Middle East’ of peace at Israel’s Knesset

US President Donald Trump told members of Israel’s Knesset that the ‘age of terror and death’ was over.

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Salesforce announces Agentforce 360 as enterprise AI competition heats up

Salesforce announces an upgraded version of its Agentforce platform designed to help enterprises build and deploy AI agents.

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Anduril’s new EagleEye MR helmet sees Palmer Luckey return to his VR roots

Anduril Industries on Monday unveiled “EagleEye,” a helmeted computing system that seeks to turn soldiers into AI-augmented warfighters.

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Reform UK abandoning manifesto pledge of £90bn in tax cuts, deputy leader admits

Richard Tice says party will concentrate on cutting civil service and scrapping net zero once in governmentUK politics live – latest updatesReform UK’s deputy leader has admitted the party cannot d...

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Keira Knightley says she was ‘not aware’ of JK Rowling boycott calls before joining Harry Potter audiobooks

Actor, who voices Dolores Umbridge in the new full-cast recordings, says she hopes ‘we can all find respect’ amid renewed controversy over Rowling’s views on trans rightsKeira Knightley said that s...

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Get Down Tonight review – KC and the Sunshine Band’s story dimmed in drearily meta musical

Charing Cross theatre, LondonFeaturing 20 of the band’s disco-funk songs, this jukebox musical has sparkle but comes with an infuriating concept and little depth of characterisationFifty years afte...

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Trump touts 'dawn of a new Middle East' in address to Israeli parliament

The US president was applauded by Israeli lawmakers for his role in brokering an Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

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Raducanu shares health update as Brit prepares for Ningbo Open

Emma Raducanu has provided a reassuring health update following her worrying withdrawal from Wuhan last week due to the searing heat as she prepares to take part in this week's Ningbo Open in China.

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What is lucrative Six Kings Slam & who is playing?

Five of the world's top 10 men's players will compete at a lucrative exhibition event in Saudi Arabia. But what exactly is the Six Kings Slam?

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Mitsuko Uchida review – enthralling and exhilarating late Beethoven

Wigmore Hall, LondonThe pianist’s performance of sonatas Opp 109, 110 and 111 was full of tender, intriguing details – the works together formed something greater than the sum of their partsBeethov...

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Hull KR trio in England Ashes squad as Connor misses out

Hull KR's Grand-Final winning trio Mikey Lewis, Jez Litten and Joe Burgess make England's final 24-man squad for the Test series with Australia but Man of Steel winner Jake Connor misses out.

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Can Colombia embrace clean energy without damaging the Amazon?

At the foot of the Andes, a Canadian firm has plans for one of the country’s biggest copper mines, but many say the carbon-rich forests and clean rivers are too high a price to payAs the sun sets o...

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Programming in Assembly Is Brutal, Beautiful, and Maybe Even a Path to Better AI

Whether your chip is running a vintage computer game or the latest DeepSeek model, it’ll reward you for speaking its native language.

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Witkoff praises PM aide's 'tireless efforts' on Gaza

Trump's Middle East envoy also says the UK played a "vital role" in the peace agreement.

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Trump hails ‘great and beautiful day’ in Knesset book signing

US President Donald Trump wrote of a ‘new beginning’ as he signed a visitor book at Israel’s parliament.

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Hamas and Israel begin prisoner exchange before Gaza summit

Celebrations in Israel as living captives held by Hamas freed. Israel's release of about 2,000 Palestinians under way.

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Climate investment is growth opportunity of 21st century, says economist

Lord Stern says fossil-fuelled growth is futile as the damage it causes ends in economic self-destructionInvestment in climate action is the economic growth story of the 21st century, the economist...

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‘I cared only what Diane Keaton had to say’: Woody Allen pays tribute to late actor, co-star and former partner

Allen says Keaton was ‘unlike anyone the planet has experienced’, and that ‘her great laugh still echoes in my head’Diane Keaton obituaryPeter Bradshaw on Diane KeatonWoody Allen has paid lengthy t...

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‘It’s a road to destruction’: climate defenders facing surge in reprisals, says UN expert

Mary Lawlor, UN special rapporteur for human rights defenders, accuses US, UK and other governments of paying lip service to climate goals while criminalizing activistsHuman rights defenders organi...

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Souleymane’s Story review – superb performance ballasts drama of man clinging on in the margins in Paris

Abou Sangaré is magnificent in a story that shines light on the enforced invisibility of economic migrantsThere’s a turnaround in the climax of this noctambulist Paris immigrant drama that suddenly...

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Voters' voices are being shut out of British politics. Your Party has a radical plan to change that | Jeremy Corbyn

At our conference in November we will use a jury service-type model to allow members to discuss and decide policy, strategy and even the name of our partyAt Labour’s latest conference, one thing st...

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New Rules Could Force Tesla to Redesign Its Door Handles. That’s Harder Than It Sounds

Proposed regulations in China would mean the end of flush handles on car doors, with precious little time to roll out the changes.

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Forty-two killed as bus crashes on South Africa mountain pass

The dead were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home, officials say.

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Egypt Says Netanyahu Is Set to Attend Sharm el-Sheikh ‘Peace Summit’

A sign welcoming President Trump in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday.

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Kate Bush and artists harness power of Running Up That Hill for War Child appeal

Musician invites 52 UK visual artists to create works based on song lyric to raise money for children affected by warKate Bush is harnessing the power of her global hit Running Up That Hill in coll...

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Nigeria vs Benin: World Cup qualifier – start time, team news and lineups

All to know as Group C leaders Benin try to hold off ascending Nigeria for direct entry into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Watkins out of England squad to face Latvia

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins will miss England's World Cup 2026 qualifier against Latvia on Tuesday with injury.

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WNBA's CBA negotiations: Everything to know with deadline looming

The CBA expires Oct. 31. Here are the biggest issues and how WNBA players' criticisms of Cathy Engelbert might impact negotiations.

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Why Ukraine Is Betting on Strikes Deep Inside Russia

A satellite image overview of destroyed ammunition depots at Engels airfield in Russia’s Saratov region in March after a Ukrainian drone attack.

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Coal Miners With Black Lung Say They Are ‘Cast Aside to Die’ Under Trump

President Trump has been a cheerleader for coal miners. But these miners say his administration is failing to enforce limits on a lethal workplace hazard.

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Coal Miners With Black Lung Say They Are ‘Cast Aside to Die’ Under Trump

President Trump has been a cheerleader for coal miners. But these miners say his administration is failing to enforce limits on a lethal workplace hazard.

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Battlefield 6 review – operatic, ear-shattering all-encompassing warfare

Electronic Arts; PC, PS5, XboxIn contrast to the blast-em-ups this franchise drops players into a vast and vividly realised military offensive and the latest instalment is a brilliant return to for...

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MPs expected to grill minister over collapse of China spy trial as Commons resumes after recess – UK politics live

Speaker likely to be sympathetic to MPs seeking more scrutiny of issue amid pressure on government security adviser, Jonathan PowellGood morning. Keir Starmer will be in Egypt today, attending the...

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90% of science is lost. This new AI just found it

Vast amounts of valuable research data remain unused, trapped in labs or lost to time. Frontiers aims to change that with FAIR² Data Management, a groundbreaking AI-driven system that makes dataset...

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Pickford agrees terms on new Everton contract

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford agrees a new contract to stay at Everton.

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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Israel to oversee Gaza peace plan

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Israel to oversee the first stage of his Gaza peace plan. Trump will address

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China Hosts a Summit on Women’s Rights, While Stifling Activism

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, posing with other leaders at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing on Monday.

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Stadium concrete wall demolished after Vigar death

BBC Sport understands a concrete wall at Wingate & Finchley FC's stadium has been demolished following the death of Chichester City striker Billy Vigar.

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Power Rankings: Indiana climbs into Top 3; four new teams join the Top 25

What obstacles are the Top 25 teams facing entering the midseason point?

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Urgent debt relief demanded for Africa amid public sector crisis

Many African nations now spend more servicing external debt than funding healthcare and education.

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Trump says Gaza war is over, praises Qatar’s role in peace deal

Speaking aboard Air Force One en-route to Israel, US President Donald Trump said “the war is over,” crediting Qatar for

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UK charities say toxic immigration rhetoric leading to threats against staff

Voluntary organisations forced to introduce extensive security measures to protect staff and propertyCharities have warned of growing racial abuse, intimidation and threats of violence towards thei...

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All beliefs are welcome in London – we cannot allow extremists to divide us | Sadiq Khan

Attacks against Jewish and Muslim communities are on the rise, and some politicians are exacerbating tensions by appealing to our worst instinctsSadiq Khan is mayor of LondonFor the first time in t...

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MPs highlight plight of Gaza students unable to come to UK with children

Politicians write to ministers about Palestinians who cannot take up scholarships because they are barred from bringing familiesA cross-party group of more than 100 MPs has written to the governmen...

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GB win three medals and Peaty returns at World Cup

Abbie Wood wins two of Great Britain's three medals at the first event of the Swimming World Cup in Carmel, Indiana.

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Boy, 11, shoots farm worker dead in tragic South Africa accident, police say

The boy’s father has been arrested on charges of negligent handling of a firearm and the two are due in court.

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After Oscar by Merlin Holland review – Wilde’s grandson on the legacy of a scandal

The playwright’s only living descendant traces the shadow cast by his trial – and his rehabilitation as a gay iconToday, Oscar Wilde is one of the most celebrated writers in English, both instantly...

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Tomorrow I Leave review – poignant portrait of a care worker sacrificing her home life for her work

The paradoxical emotional push and pull of those forced to migrate for work is vividly captured in Maria Lisa Pichler and Lukas Schöffel’s intimate portrait Every four weeks, Maria leaves her small...

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Most of Great Britain’s major rail operators are back in public hands – is it working?

Explore the Guardian’s tracker to see which operators are nationalised and if services are improving under public ownershipThe majority of Great Britain’s major rail operators are now in public own...

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‘A palette unlike anything in the west’: Ben Okri, Yinka Shonibare and more on how Nigerian art revived Britain’s cultural landscape

To mark a new exhibition at Tate Modern, leading British-Nigerian cultural figures trace the impact of their heritage on their work, and consider its growing influence on the world stageSome primal...

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Iggy Pop is mother nature: best podcasts of the week

The Stooges frontman serves up an entertainingly sideways take on the climate crisis. Plus, the long-awaited return of a hugely popular LGBTQ+ podcast Continue reading...

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How Indigenous knowledge is aiding Pakistan’s fight against climate change

Despite spending millions on early warning systems, is the government losing the trust of residents in vulnerable areas?

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What Is the Red Cross’s Role in Israel-Hamas Exchanges?

In the first hostage-prisoner exchange in the Israel-Hamas war, in November 2023, the International Red Cross moved freed hostages out of Gaza.

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TV tonight: New comedy The Chair Company is quirky viewing

In this new show Tim Robinson finds himself investigating a conspiracy. Plus, Blue Lights’s tense viewing continues. Here’s what to watch this evening9.45pm, Sky Comedy Continue reading...

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From AI actors to eating a chocolate egg: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon

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Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Etta Eyong as Lewandowski replacement

Levante's Karl Etta Eyong has been identified as Robert Lewandowski's successor at Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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This experimental “super vaccine” stopped cancer cold in the lab

UMass Amherst researchers have developed a groundbreaking nanoparticle-based cancer vaccine that prevented melanoma, pancreatic, and triple-negative breast cancers in mice—with up to 88% remaining...

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They Helped Topple Roe v. Wade. Now Their Sights Are Set on Britain.

Demonstrators at the March for Life in London last month. The event attracted religious and anti-abortion groups from around the world, including the U.S.-based Alliance Defending Freedom.

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‘A hunger for wild, physical sensation’: Alan Hollinghurst on painter and writer Denton Welch who died tragically young

When the young painter was left severely injured after being knocked off his bike, he began to write – with astonishing vividness. As his paintings go on show, novelist Alan Hollinghurst celebrates...

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Trump calls climate science a ‘con job’. That could make tackling the crisis a whole lot easier | Francesco Grillo

Europe and Brazil have a rare opportunity, unimpeded by the US, to make a success of Cop30 – and reshape the world orderThe climate crisis, Donald Trump told the UN last month, is “the greatest con...

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A new island erupted from the sea – can it show us how nature works without human interference?

The volcanic island of Surtsey emerged in the 1960s, and scientists say studying its development offers hope for damaged ecosystems worldwideThe crew of the Ísleifur II had just finished casting th...

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IFS warns Rachel Reeves against ‘half-baked dash for revenue’

Thinktank says UK could raise significant funds by tackling some of the longstanding ‘inefficiency and unfairness’ in tax systemRachel Reeves must avoid “a half-baked dash for revenue” or risk dama...

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National Trust and TV wildlife expert team up on autumn nature campaign

People urged to savour sights, sounds and smells of the season as poll shows a disconnect during darker monthsThere may be a bite in the wind and the nights are certainly drawing in but a conservat...

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More Evidence Emerges That One of Saturn’s Moons Could Harbor Life

Previously undetected organic compounds have been found in ice ejected into space from Enceladus, making the satellite a prime candidate for further research.

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Trump says he may send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

Ukraine wants long-range missiles to hit back at Russia - and Donald Trump says he may send Tomahawks.

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New research reveals how ADHD sparks extraordinary creativity

Researchers have discovered that ADHD’s hallmark mind wandering might actually boost creativity. People who deliberately let their thoughts drift scored higher on creative tests in two large studie...

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NWSL Power Rankings: Chawinga eyes Golden Boot with record-setting Current

Record-setting Kansas City is soaring into the postseason off the back of Temwa Chawinga's goals. That and more in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.

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NFL: Ravens lose again as Panthers upset Cowboys in final seconds

The Los Angeles Chargers and Carolina Panthers won in the final seconds, the Baltimore Ravens saw their season slip further away and Daniel Jones led the Indianapolis Colts to yet another win on NF...

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LIVE: Israel, Hamas set to free captives; Trump says Gaza ‘war is over’

Families in Palestine and Israel await the return of their loved ones as the Israeli-Hamas truce continues to hold.

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Why Gradualism Can Help in Gaza

Phased peace agreements have worked before in the Middle East.

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The Coming AI Backlash

How the anger economy will supercharge populism.

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